Senior Software Development Engineer

Who you are

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• 7+ years of experience writing production-grade code and delivering robust, scalable software solutions
• A strong background in modern distributed system architecture, including experience with cloud platforms, message brokers, and various database technologies
• Proficiency in at least one high-level programming language such as Go, Java/Kotlin, Python, or TypeScript
• A proactive, analytical mindset with a passion for solving complex problems and continuously improving systems and workflows
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including mentoring, influencing technical direction, and collaborating with cross-functional and global teams
• A strong commitment to code quality, supported by experience with testing frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and observability tools

What the job involves

• The Wallet Product Risk team is dedicated to developing risk management controls—such as fraud prevention features—while delivering an industry-leading customer experience for our wallet and wallet adjacent products
• As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll play a key role in designing, developing, and deploying essential fraud control systems across multiple platforms
• You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional partners in product, program management, data engineering, and engineering to simplify complexity, deliver high-quality, scalable systems, and speed up the rollout of impactful features
• Partner with product managers, program managers, analysts, and engineers to gather requirements and deliver scalable, high-quality software solutions
• Design and build solutions for complex, ambiguous challenges that span multiple technologies and systems (Go, Java/Kotlin, TypeScript, React Native, AWS)
• Champion engineering best practices by delivering well-tested, observable, well-documented, efficient, scalable, and resilient systems. Contribute to improving team processes and shaping cross-team technical designs
• Foster team growth by mentoring peers, conducting code reviews, participating in interviews, and supporting onboarding efforts
• Take part in an on-call rotation to ensure the reliability and support of the team's services

Benefits

• Spend up to $1,000 per year on costs related to continuing education or on travel to countries Remitly serves, allowing you to gain insights to our customer’s journeys
• All of our office spaces offer our employees a place to collaborate and celebrate. With locally sourced artwork and vibrant designs, they create an environment that all can enjoy
• Fill your cup up outside of work and take advantage of our generous paid time off policies, leave policies, and flex working hours to ensure you are able to meet the demands of life outside of work
• Tap into the learning routines, resources and affinity groups Remitly provides to help you further your own DEI journey
• Contribute to the communities we serve through volunteering, employee giving, or civic advocacy
• Remitly provides rich benefit plans intended to cover the needs of our diverse teammates